Are the Worst Buses in the MTA in the West Village
By J. Taylor Basker I admit that I converted. I abandoned subways as my legs aged, my breath diminished, and my anxiety increased as I […]
FireFLAG:EMS PRIDE Celebration
For those who are not familiar with the traditions of the New York City Fire Department, it is built on a long history of brotherhood, […]
Gilbert T.Small
Interview by: Danielle Sevier Produced by: Mike Persico “Gibney Company, led by Artistic Director Gina Gibney and Director Gilbert T Small II, showcases captivating dance […]
The Shell Game That Perpetuates Smart Meters
By Les Jamieson Since 2011 there have been at least 10 different attempts to pass a law that would regulate digital utility meters, which have […]
What Do Elected Officials Do?
Our elected officials make decisions every day that impact jobs, housing, education, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the offices on your ballot. To see […]
NYC Parks Announces Highest Tree Planting Total In 6 Years
As of June 3, more than 13,150 street and park trees have been planted across the city already – a total of 14,900 trees are expected to be planted by end of fiscal year on June 30 Increase in […]
NYC 2023 Voting Guide
2023 City Council District 2 Candidates East Village, Lower East Side, NoHo, Greenwich Village, Union Square, Kips Bay, and Gramercy Park Allie Ryan DISTRICT 2, […]
Spring Planting
By Alan Perna To all Charles Street residents,Thank you to all who showed up to help with the planting and those who donated. It was a […]
Perry School Moves to West 10th Street this Fall
By Dawn Lesley Stewart We are excited to announce that after 22 years of serving families in the West Village, Perry School will continue its […]
Andrew Berman
Sevier Stories Interview by: Danielle Sevier Produced by: Mike Persico “Andrew Berman has been the Executive Director of Village Preservation since 2002. He previously worked […]
Mary Moore Ferguson
I met Mary and her husband doctor Ferguson about the time of the famous teacher strike in 19__ the conflict between the striking teachers and […]
Rare Bird Alert in the West Village!
By Robert Shapiro The ubiquitous English House Sparrow is the most numerous bird species in the world, with an estimated population of 1.6 billion (over […]
New Council District 2 Map
By Allie Ryan For the first time, Greenwich Village will become part of Council District 2 (https://www.nyc.gov/assets/districting/downloads/pdf/02-Final-Plan-10-6-22-Districts.pdf). Primary Day is coming up on June 27, […]
The Underestimation of Climate Risk- Can Communal Consciousness Turn the Tide?
By Roberta Russell Ask your neighbors: “Could human-caused climate change result in worldwide societal collapse or even eventual human extinction?” David Spratt, research director of […]
The Rounding Error at ConEd
By Roberta Russell Are you beset by rising Con Ed bills? Con Ed is a monopoly monitored by the New York State Public Service Commission […]
The “Cheers” of the West Village’s 40th Anniversary!
By Robert Shapiro There’s only one bar that I know of in the West Village that literally has no demographic. Old people, young people, black […]
Meet Philip Mortillaro. A Neighborhood Locksmith & Icon of The West Village
Sevier Stories Interview by: Danielle Sevier Produced by: Mike Persico “If you live in the Village, you know who Philip Mortillaro is and his authentic […]
Climate Change: Does It Portend Irreversible Disaster? Can We Make A Difference?
By Roberta Russell There is a 1.1-degree Celsius rise in the global temperature. This is not a barely noticeable difference, requiring just the removal of […]